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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,187.96, 357,010.14 and 95,942.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,187.96, 357,010.14 and 95,942.13 is: 143,803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,187.96 : 357,010.14 = 95,942.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,187.96/357,010.14 = 95,942.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,187.96x = 357,010.14 × 95,942.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,187.96x = 34,252,313,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,252,313,263.20/238,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,803.72

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